Tragedy Strikes RCB Celebration: 11 Dead in Bengaluru Stampede, Four Arrested🏟️
Four Arrested in Stampede Case🔒
Four individuals have been arrested following the tragic stampede outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL victory celebrations. The incident claimed 11 lives and left over 60 injured.
Key Arrests and FIR Filed👮♂️
Among the arrested is Nikhil Sosale, a top marketing official of RCB, who was apprehended early morning at Kempegowda International Airport en route to Mumbai. Others arrested include Sunil Mathew (Vice President of DNA Entertainment), and staff members Kiran and Sumanth. The arrests were made under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Overnight Operation by Crime Branch🚨
The Central Crime Branch, led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Akshay, conducted the overnight operation resulting in the arrests. The accused will be transferred to the Crime Investigation Department (CID) for further investigation.
KSCA Officials on the Run🔍
Two Karnataka State Cricket Association officials—secretary Shankar and treasurer Jayram—are currently absconding. Police teams are actively working to locate and arrest them.
Timeline of the Tragic Event📆
The stampede occurred on Wednesday evening as massive crowds gathered for RCB’s historic IPL win celebrations. Lack of crowd control and absence of official permission led to the chaos.
Government Acts, Police Officials Suspended⚖️
In response to the tragedy, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suspended Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda and other senior officers. IPS officer Seemanth Kumar Singh has been appointed as the new police commissioner of Bengaluru.
Political Fallout and FIR Details🗣️
The opposition BJP has demanded the resignation of CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar. Meanwhile, the ruling Congress accused the BJP of exploiting the tragedy for political gain. The FIR revealed that RCB announced the public celebration on social media without securing official permission.
Emotional Reactions and Public Outrage💔
Deputy CM Shivakumar turned emotional while addressing the media, expressing sorrow over the loss of lives and saying that the incident has tarnished Bengaluru’s image. Grieving families of the victims have held the authorities accountable for the mismanagement that led to the stampede.
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